About
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| Jana was born and raised in the Czech Republic. After studying directing and screenwriting at Film Academy she worked in Prague’s film and theater industry for several years. In 2003 she came to the U.S. She studied photography at City College of San Francisco, and photojournalism at San Francisco State University. She freelances now and contributes her work to publications worldwide. She dedicates most of her time to international reporting with main focus on minorities, women and explores the relationship between humans and animals. Jana is availabe for assingments worldwide. Awards: 2012 Czech Press Photo, 3rd place - Portrait, 3rd place - Sport, 3rd place - Art & Entertianment 2011 China International Press Photo - Gold 2011 PDNedu, Grand Prize - Portraiture 2010 National Geographic Photo Contest, 1st place Places 2010 Czech Press Photo, 2nd place - Everyday Life 2010 CPOY, Gold - International Picture Story 2010 CPOY, Award of Excellence - International Picture Story 2010 SFBAPPA - Student Photographer of the Year Exhibits: 2012 The American Association for the Advancement of Science, Disposable Culture , Washington D.C. 2012 Carte Blanche Gallery, San Francisco 2011 Art Of Photography Show Other: 2012 Eddie Adams Workshop 2011 Emerging Talent - Getty Reportage 2010 Missouri Photo Workshop Photo by Erin Lubin |